Audi Forum Tokyo

Audi Forum Tokyo

On the Marine Day, I went to an event called “Paper Lantern Festival in Odaiba 2010” where many paper lanterns are lined to create huge picture on the ground of Odaiba Kaihin Park.

This year is the 7th time being held, becoming the symbol of summer in Odaiba. This year’s theme is the “Summer Constellation”. Having the Rainbow Bridge in the back, colorful summer constellation appears on the beach of Odaiba Kaihin Park.

The event is held for two days, July 18th and 19th. I went on the 18th, making in time for the light up which was 18:30. The lanterns were already in place. Volunteers, mainly children lined them up from around noon.

From above view, you can see swan, koto, and scorpion.

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Painted by Taro Okamoto

Just a while ago, I went to participate in the Japan Culture Festival where one can experience Japanese tradition all at once.

This festival is sponsored by the Japan Culture Organization which was founded by Tokuji Ishikawa, a calligrapher, and Shunta Kondo, an expert at Japanese tea. It was the first time the festival was held, and there were many special events such as incense programs in addition to calligraphy and Japanese tea ceremony. It was more like a Japanese tradition festival.

The setting was Tachibanaya in Yotsuya, Tokyo. The area which is called Arakicho used to be a district for Geisha entertainment and traditional style restaurants (ryoutei). Tachibanaya, now a Japanese style rental space, was also once a ryoutei.

The current architecture is different from its original appearance, but wooden barring and decorations across the windows and doors still remain from the time it used to be a ryoutei.

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Place: Omotesando

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